Sameera Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought it would be nice if we share some art techniques & resources here. I am looking for good books on helping kids learn about art and an appreciation for it. If anyone knows some good titles, or resources please share. __________________________________________________________________ Now take a look at a master of the brush stroke ...John Singer Sargent. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy in 1856. His American parents were there for his mother's health. He was encouraged early to develop his artistic abilities, and became a master "plein air painter" taking his watercolors everywhere he traveled. This painting is comprised mostly of brush strokes. Sargeant really liked to "draw" with his brush. There are some wash areas (the mountains in the distance, the soft corner of sky, the whitewashed walls, some of the greenery. But look at the linear marks! In the ground in front of the wall, on the pottery, the leaves in the trees and bushes. Especially notice the scratchy dry brush area in the dark tops of the pine trees. http://www.fountains...-brushwork.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 For art history we enjoyed Usbourne's Art History book--it is blue. I can find it but not for a few days. We did that in primary. Sister Wendy we enjoyed more recently. Not sure what ages your dc's are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi, Thanks for the feedback, I totally forgot about Usborne's! It's not just for my kids, but others too, so all ages from 3+. Sorry I am not a Christian, am a Muslim, but I will check up on Sister Wendy, as there's some great inspiring art! :001_smile: N. C. Wyeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 We concentrated more on making art than on appreciating art. I taught mine to draw using Draw Squad. It is full of rarayoucandoit but if you ignore that, the drawing instruction is sound and it appealed to my young boys, who wanted to be able to draw imaginary things out of their heads like castles and airplanes. Most drawing books teach how to draw something from real life that is sitting in front of you, like a plate of fruit. Mine learned that sort of drawing when they did natural history. We like the prisma colour coloured pencils. My husband and I got the Sister Wendy art appreciation videos out of the library and watched them but for some reason, I wouldn't have been comfortable watching them with my children, I think, so you might want to pre-watch. (For some reason Sister Wendy's comments about the artwork embarrassed me, even though nudity is totally a non-issue in our tiny house. I can't put my finger on why.) I liked The Annotated Mona Lisa book better than the Sister Wendy one we have. I have a nice adult drawing book that I will list the name of when I have a chance. Our library has a lovely batch of painting books. Those are expensive, so the library is a good place to look for these. I love the paintings you posted! Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm looking at the Annotated Mona Lisa for art history. I'm hoping she may be able to take the Art History AP test in high school, so we may use this along with Barron's Art History AP prep book for 9th grade. Other resources I''m considering (don't have any of them yet): Masterpiece Cards Art of the Western World http://www.learner.o...es/series1.html (free video series college level) Art Through Time: a global view http://www.learner.o.../series211.html (another free video series college level) A World of Art http://www.learner.o...s/series64.html (ditto) For actual creation of art, we've used a general art class at a co-op (with professional art teacher) for 2 years, looking at a different artist each two weeks and creating art in that style. This year, we've moved on to specific drawing instruction with a teacher. Since we finished earth science early, this spring I'm having my daughter work on an art course based on anatomy at www.alienthink.com (first 19 lessons free---we're trying those to see if we want to invest in the entire course) as her science in addition to the drawing classes (I want to let her get a bit farther ahead in math before tackling physical science for 8th). She'll also be working with her art teacher on set creation for the local community theater production of South Pacific (it helps that her dad has a role in the production). We're doing a Movies as Lit class this year (another form of visual arts) that I hope will help with noting visual elements for art history as well as lit analysis in written work. For 8th grade, we're hoping to continue the technique classes, as well as some introductory art history (museum visits, art related to history, maybe one of the free online video courses above). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 For the young student. Art History order of how we used them: The Art Book for Children by Phaidon: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-book-for-children-phaidon-press-editors/1103913484?ean=9780714845302 The Art Book for Children 2 by Phaidon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Book-Children-Two/dp/0714847062/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361498734&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Art+Book+for+CHildren Usborne Children's Book of Art http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Childrens-Book-Art-Internet/dp/0794512232/ref=pd_sim_b_2 The Usborne Book of Famous Paintings: http://www.amazon.com/The-Usborne-Book-Famous-Paintings/dp/0794525423/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361498859&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Usborne+Book+of+Famous+painting Cave Paintings to Picasso by Henry Sayre http://www.amazon.com/Cave-Paintings-Picasso-Inside-Masterpieces/dp/B000IJ7Q5K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361498950&sr=1-1&keywords=Cave+Paintings+to+picasso For older students: Masterpiece Cards: http://www.themasterpiececards.com Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces http://www.amazon.com/Sister-Wendys-Masterpieces-Wendy-Beckett/dp/0751307173/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361499043&sr=1-1&keywords=Sister+Wendy%27s+1000+masterpieces The Art Book by Phaidon: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Book-New-Editors-Phaidon/dp/0714864676/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361499117&sr=1-1&keywords=THe+art+book The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich http://www.amazon.com/Story-Art-E-H-Gombrich/dp/0714832472/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361499169&sr=1-1&keywords=the+story+of+art+gombrich American Painting by Donald Goddard http://www.amazon.com/American-Painting-Donald-Goddard/dp/0883639971/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1361499335&sr=1-1&keywords=American+Painting+Donald+Goddard The Great Courses: How to Look at and Understand Great Art http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=7640 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 For older students: Masterpiece Cards: http://www.themasterpiececards.com Sister Wendy's 1000 Masterpieces http://www.amazon.co...00 masterpieces The Art Book by Phaidon: http://www.amazon.co...ds=THe art book The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich http://www.amazon.co...of art gombrich American Painting by Donald Goddard http://www.amazon.co... Donald Goddard The Great Courses: How to Look at and Understand Great Art http://www.thegreatc...l.aspx?cid=7640 How did you like the Masterpiece Cards? How did you use them? How did you like the GC dvds? As I posted, I'm considering using these and would love a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great info so far, ty for the post and responses. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks everyone for the responses. Glad to know lots of us like art :) I don't think I will be using Sister Wendy art appreciation videos, since as one of you said it has nudity - this would definitely be an issue with us! I do like still life and like to get more ideas on how to prepare resources for still life from around the home. I got some lovely books from the library, and bought a couple of more. We're using 'Draw Write Now' and hope to paint some landscape. There's one painting I really like, but it uses masking fluid. It's rather expensive. I wonder what painters used before this? I prefer to paint naturally anyway without too many aids like masking fluid, so if anyone has tips what we can do or use in painting instead of masking fluid, I'll appreciate it - It's those small fine lines & areas which need light reflected on them which I may find difficult to master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Painting Techniques Free Tutorial on Painting Glass in Watercolour http://www.mightyartdemos.com/mightyartdemos-faulknor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I got some lovely books from the library, and bought a couple of more. We're using 'Draw Write Now' and hope to paint some landscape. There's one painting I really like, but it uses masking fluid. It's rather expensive. I wonder what painters used before this? For masking fluid use "copydex" in the UK. It is wood glue I think. We bought it at B&Q. Cheap. When they were little we did Child Sized Masterpieces. They enjoyed it but they really preferred playing with the postcards. They ended up in a competition to see who knew the most about their cards -- artist name and picture name. We loved draw write now. Easy to work in with other curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 These are some of the resources we've used: Stokstad's Art History - older versions are inexpensive. Color pictures, readable text. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - we used the 3rd edition, helped ds break through some drawing obstacles this year. Barb's Harmony Fine Arts - we've used her products a couple of times, always great. She has a few freebies on site too. websites: DonnaYoung.org -yes, the form lady. She has a nice section on art, including units on perspective and color theory Drawspace.com - free and paid lessons, from beginner to advanced. Alienthink,.com - drawing figure lessons. First 19 are free (30 minute lessons), many other paid lessons. Ds and I did the first one a few weeks ago. It was great at drawing a proportional figure. If you have a dc that has an interest in drawing or painting figures, video game production, or figure animation, these courses are worth looking into. He has beginner through advanced classes that are not outrageously expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 For masking fluid use "copydex" in the UK. Thanks for this tip! I will get some next time. Love to know how your children did the master pieces. Did you use any book? Which paintings & painters did your kids use for their work? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 These are some of the resources we've used.... Thank for the great links! I really liked the one with the sparrow on a tea cup, but the tutorial is $200 (- way out of my budget!) Some of the links have very nice ideas. I think we'll try this tutorial you posted, soon: http://www.drawspace.com/lessons/y01/golden-rosebud Thanks again. Best Wishes :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Childsized Masterpieces is a program for young children that has been around for quite awhile. It was old when I bought it 10 years ago. Developed for Montessori schools I think. There were several levels which developed different skills. One level had 6 to 8 still life paintings by famous artists which were somewhat similar. The child matched these paintings with extra set. There was another where they picked out which were by the same artist usind Degas ballerinas I think. The program encouraged using postcards from art museums your child had visited. We collected quite a few and included upper levels which was when the memory competition started at my house. I think the basic program came with roughly 100 postcards -- all with a duplicate which was probably not needed except for matching. IMO Hope this gives you some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 How inspiring! This program seems like an interesting idea. BTW, how do you use copydex as a masking fluid - do you have to dilute it in water first? I am now wondering whether PVA glue would work the same? Worth experimenting! :) I found these cards online today, but not found any in UK yet: Thanks for the great tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Dd does not dilute. She has a cheap paintbrush that she uses. She takes classes and copydec is what she recommonded. As long as it rubs off easily and doesn't damage the paper it seems like it would be fine. Pretty sure dd spent £3 or so for her copydex a couple years ago. The cards we had were museum postcards. Rainbow resources usually has some inexpensive ones usually by artist name. 6 by Monet etc. They might work better just because of standars size for the entire collection. I do think what you found would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I just took a look at the online shop at the National Gallery in London. Art postcards are available for 70 p each. Packs of 10 for £5. There would probably match the Usbourne book too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Wow! Now you've really got me interested and I am seriously thinking of getting that Usborne Art colouring book. That's exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. Something which explains how master pieces were painted. My dd loves the horse picture in the gallery. I like some of these artist's paintings, (see below). George Stubbs Vincent Van Gogh Renoir Theo Van Rysselberghe Thanks for the great feedback, I will be trying the copydex - once I get it! If you or anyone has more books & resources to share, please post them here - they'll come in great use! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Finally found another one you would like. It is a book called Discovering Great Artists .......by Maryann Kohl. That should be enough to look at amazon (diffently in US amazon). Sorry I can't link. I don't think I can on my fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I just read Page by Paige. It was fun. It is a graphic novel about a teenage girl who turns herself into an artist. It had contained some advice rather like the advice in The Artist's Way (which changed some things about the way I look at the world, actually lol). Anyway, it was a fun way to spend half an hour. (probaby not for conservative Christians or for younger-than-teens) I also would like to recommend the boogie board. It isn't the sort of thing I would buy for myself but my sister gave me one for Christmas and we've all been having fun doodling with it. Don't forget about youtube videos. There are tons and tons of youtube videos to tell you how to paint or make other sorts of art. It is really helpful to watch somebody rather than just read about it. It also can be inspiring. Or discouraging lol. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sameera Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thank you Maggie, I will check out those links and the book. Nan, I agree there are loads of nice videos on youtube but not many discuss composition or style. I did like the Henri Rousseau's Jungle thematic art here: Anyway just for fun, we saw this today and it made us realise how creative animals are (and also able to run an art studio)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAvJElLFAEQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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